Collectors Comic Strip June 15, 2014 4

Collectors 6-15-14

by Eddie deAngelini

A week ago today the comic world lost a true titan, a man who championed comics as an art form and their creators as the masters they truly are. Geoffrey Patterson was the founder and owner of Geoffrey’s Comics, a shop that was an institution in Southern California for over 35 years. He shared his love for comics with everyone who entered his door, both in his shop and in his home. You’ll be missed by all, Captain Greedy. You’ve passed from this mortal life to one of pure legend. Click here to read more about Geoffrey Patterson’s life.

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Eddie deAngelini

Eddie deAngelini is a long time comic book fan and collector. He is the writer and artist of the internet comic strip Collectors, which is loosely based on his own life, marriage and comic collecting obsession. His love of comics began at a young age and his claim to fame is owning every issue of Amazing Spider-Man. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kristen, where they plan together for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

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4 Comments

herbiepopnecker says:

June 16, 2014 at 4:36 pm

Certainly hope the store will continue doing business.
Scarlet Spider says:

June 15, 2014 at 8:20 pm

That is awesome. Very moving. Sounds like Mr. Patterson was an absolutely incredibly guy.
herbiepopecker says:

June 15, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Lovely, loving memorial, Eddie.
Eddie deAngelini says:

June 15, 2014 at 10:18 am

Geoffrey Patterson, 1941-2014: Superhero fan and Gardena comic book store owner dies at 72.

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